Semi-integral cover for exposed fastener

Abstract

A multi-part fastener cover comprises an attachment insert having a plate that is over-moldable into a component, with an axially extending annular attachment ring and a retainer ledge extending from a side thereof, that extends about a through-bore for receiving a fastener. A closure comprises an outwardly facing surface having a retainer that extends from an inner surface opposite the outwardly facing surface, wherein the retainer is configured to engage the retainer ledge extending from the side of the axially extending annular attachment ring of the plate to thereby move with the component.

1 . A multi-part fastener cover comprising:
 an attachment insert comprising a plate, over-moldable into a component, the attachment insert having an axially extending annular attachment ring including a retainer ledge extending radially inwardly from a side thereof, the retainer ledge extending about a through-bore for receiving a fastener; and   a closure comprising an outwardly facing surface, and an inner surface opposite the outwardly facing surface, the closure including a retainer that extends from the inner surface, wherein the retainer is configured to engage the retainer ledge extending from the side of the axially extending annular attachment ring of the plate to thereby move with the component.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , the plate further comprising an anchor portion include staking through-bores configured to receive material used to construct the component. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , the axially extending annular attachment ring further comprising an anti-rotation slot configured to engage an anti-rotation protrusion extending from the inner surface of the closure to position the closure with respect to the component and to prevent movement relative thereto. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , the retainer of the closure comprising an annular ring having a corresponding retainer ledge engageable with the retainer ledge of the axially extending annular attachment ring extending from the plate. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , the retainer of the closure comprising a series of individual hook elements engageable with the retainer ledge of the axially extending annular attachment ring extending from the plate. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , the outwardly facing surface of the closure comprising a shape, color and texture that is suitable for the location and surrounding material of the component. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-part fastener cover of  claim 1 , wherein the component comprises a molding assembly applied to a door assembly of a vehicle assembly. 
     
     
         8 . A vehicle assembly comprising:
 a door frame having a fastener opening;   a molding assembly;   an attachment insert comprising a plate, over-moldable into the molding assembly, the attachment insert having an axially extending annular attachment ring including a retainer ledge extending from a side thereof that extends about a through-bore;   a fastener extending into the through-bore and the fastener opening to engage the door frame with the molding assembly; and   a closure comprising a decorative, outwardly facing surface and an inner surface opposite to the outwardly facing surface, the closure including a retainer that extends radially inwardly from the inner surface, the retainer being configured to engage the retainer ledge extending from the side of the axially extending annular attachment ring of the plate to thereby cover the fastener and to move with the molding assembly.   
     
     
         9 . The vehicle assembly of  claim 8 , the plate further comprising an anchor portion including staking through-bores configured to receive material used to construct the molding assembly. 
     
     
         10 . The vehicle assembly of  claim 8 , the axially extending annular attachment ring further comprising an anti-rotation slot configured to engage an anti-rotation protrusion extending from the inner surface of the closure to position the closure with respect to the molding assembly and to prevent movement relative thereto. 
     
     
         11 . The vehicle assembly of  claim 8 , the retainer of the closure comprising an annular ring having a corresponding retainer ledge engageable with the retainer ledge of the axially extending annular attachment ring extending from the plate. 
     
     
         12 . The vehicle assembly of  claim 8 , the retainer of the closure comprising a series of individual hook shaped elements engageable with the retainer ledge of the axially extending annular attachment ring extending from the plate. 
     
     
         13 . The vehicle assembly of  claim 8 , the decorative, outwardly facing surface of the closure comprising a shape, color and texture that is suitable for the location and surrounding material of the molding assembly.